Bus and Coach from Bristol to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bristol to Bournemouth

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bristol to Bournemouth from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£11

tomorrow

£19

Sunday

£12

Monday

£12

Tuesday

£9

Wednesday

£13

Thursday

£11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	04:30	Bristol	Coach Station	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 04:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 50m	21:15	Bristol	Coach Station	03:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 21:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	6h 0m	19:00	Bristol	Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 19:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	10:15	Bristol	Coach Station	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 10:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	6h 50m	18:25	Bristol	Coach Station	01:15	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 18:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	19:00	Bristol	Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 19:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 35m	04:45	Bristol	Coach Station	10:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 04:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	6h 58m	08:17	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	15:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:17:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m
FlixBus	5h 45m	10:15	Bristol	Coach Station	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 10:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 40m	18:25	Bristol	Coach Station	00:05	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 18:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 50m	21:15	Bristol	Coach Station	03:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 21:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	6h 15m	08:15	Bristol	Coach Station	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	5h 45m	10:15	Bristol	Coach Station	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 10:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 40m	18:25	Bristol	Coach Station	00:05	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 18:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	5h 35m	04:45	Bristol	Coach Station	10:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 04:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	19:00	Bristol	Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 19:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	21:15	Bristol	Coach Station	03:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 21:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	7h 43m	12:42	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	20:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:42:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
FlixBus	6h 15m	08:15	Bristol	Coach Station	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	5h 45m	10:15	Bristol	Coach Station	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 10:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 13m	10:07	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	18:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:07:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 13m
National Express	8h 11m	10:09	Bristol	Clifton Down	18:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:09:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 11m
National Express	8h 5m	10:15	Bristol	University Queens Rd	18:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	6h 15m	08:15	Bristol	Coach Station	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	5h 45m	10:15	Bristol	Coach Station	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 20m	04:15	Bristol	Coach Station	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 04:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 20m	20:45	Bristol	Coach Station	03:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 20:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	9h 10m	10:15	Bristol	University Queens Rd	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 10:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	7h 58m	08:07	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	16:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:07:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 58m
National Express	8h 13m	10:07	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	18:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 10:07:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 13m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 13m	10:07	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	18:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:07:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 13m
National Express	8h 11m	10:09	Bristol	Clifton Down	18:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:09:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 11m
National Express	7h 58m	08:07	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	16:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:07:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 58m
FlixBus	6h 15m	08:15	Bristol	Coach Station	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	6h 25m	12:10	Bristol	Coach Station	18:35	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 12:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bristol to Bournemouth is £9 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 39 daily coaches from Bristol to Bournemouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 25 daily coaches between Bristol and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 105 coaches from Bristol to Bournemouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Bournemouth, with 18 offers.

Facts about coaches from Bristol to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 33 times every day by bus from Bristol to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Bournemouth starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus	£9
Fastest Bus	5h 5m
Earliest Coach	03:50
Latest Coach	19:50
Daily Bus Connections	33 Ø
Distance	95.5 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Bristol to Bournemouth

Every day, 33 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£19

Saturday 06/12

£19

Sunday 07/12

£12

Monday 08/12

£13

Tuesday 09/12

£9

Wednesday 10/12

£18

Thursday 11/12

£15

Friday 12/12

£20

Saturday 13/12

£24

Sunday 14/12

£20

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£20

Wednesday 17/12

£20

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£31

Saturday 20/12

£22

Sunday 21/12

£20

Monday 22/12

£40

Tuesday 23/12

£21

Wednesday 24/12

£23

Thursday 25/12

£73

Friday 26/12

£22

Saturday 27/12

£26

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £9, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Bournemouth. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Bournemouth, with £9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Bournemouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bristol to Bournemouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bristol to Bournemouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bristol to Bournemouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bristol to Bournemouth

These are the most booked bus companies between Bristol to Bournemouth from our users.

National Express from Bristol to Bournemouth

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Bournemouth:

Cheapest Price	£9
Fastest Coach	5h 5m
Earliest Coach	03:50
Last Coach	19:50
Daily Connections	28 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

FlixBus from Bristol to Bournemouth

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bristol to Bournemouth:

Cheapest Price	£13
Fastest Coach	5h 40m
Earliest Coach	08:15
Last Coach	18:25
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Bournemouth

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Bristol and Bournemouth.

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Coldharbour Lane

Stoke Gifford

Central Coach Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Pier

Exeter Road

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Bournemouth? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Bournemouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol to Bournemouth

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Bristol to Bournemouth? Or which bus companies serve the route Bristol to Bournemouth? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bristol to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Bristol - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £9 and takes 8h 13m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Bournemouth?

The connection Bristol to Bournemouth is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £60. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Bristol - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 33 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 5h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £45. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Bristol at 03:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bristol to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Bristol at 19:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bristol - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol to Bournemouth can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Bournemouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bournemouth from Bristol?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bristol Bournemouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Bournemouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Bournemouth

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bristol and to Bournemouth

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bristol and to Bournemouth. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!